Flight Operations Director at E-Space

Saratoga, California, United States

E-Space Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations, commanding, and telemetry analysis
  • Experience developing and executing operational procedures
  • Problem-solving skills to investigate anomalies and implement solutions
  • Ability to translate strategic objectives into detailed, actionable plans
  • Leadership skills to guide teams during critical operations
  • Clear, professional communication skills for reporting and cross-team alignment

Responsibilities

  • Perform spacecraft commanding, monitoring, and telemetry analysis
  • Develop, test, and execute command procedures for payload commissioning, software updates, and spacecraft reconfiguration
  • Investigate anomalies, propose workarounds, and implement fixes
  • Translate high-level goals into detailed execution plans
  • Coordinate across spacecraft engineering and payload teams to align priorities
  • Lead shift teams during critical operations or anomalies
  • Report anomalies, risks, and resolutions to leadership
  • Provide daily/weekly status updates to senior management
  • Represent operations in cross-functional discussions

Skills

Spacecraft Commanding
Telemetry Analysis
Command Procedures
Payload Commissioning
Anomaly Investigation
Operational Procedures
Mission Planning
Shift Leadership

E-Space

Deploys satellite systems for data insights

About E-Space

E-Space focuses on deploying small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Their main product, the E-Space LEO platform, utilizes Artificial Intelligence to enhance data transmission from these devices, providing insights and automation that improve upon traditional IoT capabilities. E-Space differentiates itself by redesigning spacecraft and satellite systems to lower costs, making space technology more accessible to a wide range of clients, including governments and businesses. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to lead in the development of environmentally friendly satellite constellations, using the data from their systems to inform decisions that protect the planet. Their revenue model is based on selling satellite systems and the data services derived from them.

Toulouse, FranceHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$48.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Social Impact, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Continuous learning and development
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Risks

European startups in space tech pose competition, challenging E-Space's market position.
Integration of 5G NTN source code may lead to intellectual property disputes.
Expansion into Bahrain may face regulatory hurdles impacting satellite IoT service deployment.

Differentiation

E-Space offers a sustainable LEO satellite network for real-time communications and IoT services.
Their AIoT platform optimizes data for actionable insights, surpassing traditional IoT capabilities.
E-Space's redesign of satellite systems significantly reduces costs, making space tech more accessible.

Upsides

Integration of 5G NTN tech enhances E-Space's satellite payloads and connectivity solutions.
Partnership with Beyon aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030, opening Middle East markets.
Expansion into Arlington aligns with economic incentives, enhancing U.S. operational base.

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